The Profession of Cinematographer. Hollywood's Secret Techniques

«THIS BOOK SHOULD BE BANNED! It is indeed full of great tricks and techniques that professional directors zealously keep secret. Why should these be revealed to everyone for just a few dollars?» — John Badham, director of the series «Constantine»,... «Arrow», and «Heroes»

Updated edition of the legendary book by Christopher Kenworthy Master Shots.

To frame a shot, think through the composition down to the smallest detail, choose the best angle and plan — all this is real art that every cinematographer must master. It is not enough to simply turn on the camera; you need to know where and how to direct it.
This is a handbook for both beginners and professionals, which will help immerse you in the art of cinematography and find unconventional artistic techniques for filming movies. Here, methods are collected that will help you create complex and original shots on any budget.

• What is important when filming a dialogue?
• What angle creates tension?
• Where to start filming a chase?
• How to add eroticism to a love scene?
• What will add drama to a scene?

Detailed storyboards of cult films will help understand how popular cinematographic techniques work. When time and budget are running out, the methods described in this book will help you save your film and make each of its shots deserving of high-budget Hollywood blockbusters.
This guide has been translated into several languages and is used as a practical manual in specialized universities in various countries. The book can be read cover to cover, or you can refer to it only for the topics you need. Whichever path you choose, this magnificent publication will be your advisor and inspiration throughout your career.